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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aHope, Anthony,
_d1863-1933
245 1 0 _aQuisanté
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-11
508 _aProduced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Quisanté" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Alexander Quisanté, a complex and ambitious young man navigating the socio-political landscape of his time, as well as his relationships with others, including his aunt Maria and the seemingly prominent but distant Benyon brothers. The novel explores themes of self-interest, ambition, and the pursuit of social elevation against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal aspirations. The opening of "Quisanté" introduces us to a tense conversation between Sandro Quisanté and his aunt, Miss Quisanté. As they discuss money and strategy for Sandro's future, it becomes clear that their relationship is strained yet functional, marked by a lack of affection but an understanding of mutual dependence. Sandro seeks to rise in social and political circles and considers marriage as a means to secure status. Meanwhile, the narrative hints at his outsider status, emphasizing the judgments and prejudices he faces from society. This sets the stage for Sandro's character development and the unfolding drama of his ambitions, as well as interactions with other characters like Lady Richard and May Gaston, which will likely further complicate his aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarried people -- Fiction
653 _aPoliticians -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19752
999 _c61080
_d61080